Superbike versus drag strip monster.
The Dodge Demon is the most drag-friendly production car ever built. Dodge created a drag racer to conquer the quarter-mile, unlike many supercar makers that build cars to eat F1 circuits. Dodge Demon set a new record for production cars and featured innovative features never before seen in a production vehicle. The Dodge Demon looks unbeatable on paper, but what happens when it is parked next to a modified superbike on the drag strip?
The Dodge Demon was the first production car to feature the most powerful V8 engine. The 6.2-liter supercharged V8 produced 840 horsepower (626 Kilowatts), and 770 lbft (1.044 Newton Meters). This American muscle was coupled to an 8-speed reinforced automatic transmission designed for drag racing performance. This transmission is unique because it features a transbrake system which holds the Demon in place while it builds hydraulic pressure for a stronger launch.
The Dodge Demon’s capabilities don’t stop at the transmission. The Demon’s air-conditioning system can cool the supercharger of its 2.7-liter engine to keep intake temperatures down. This will allow for improved back-to-back performance. The Dodge Demon comes with a drag radial specially designed for it by Nitto Tire. Dodge also ships Demon customers skinny front tires to improve drag strip performance.
The Suzuki Hayabusa is a formidable superbike. The Hayabusa’s 1,340cc inline-4 produces 200 horsepower (147 Kilowatts), making it one of the most powerful motorcycles in production. The Suzuki Hayabusa, much like the Dodge Demon is a legend, is the reason this drag race is so thrilling.